/Hello! Welcome back to the next chapter!
So, there is going to be a time skip(12 years to be exact). I just wanted to let you all know. Promise Day have already past by(by 2 years).
I'm going to be adding an OC of mine. Her name is Ana. She's half British and half Amestrian. She is a wolf chimera. Her ranking is Major. She have golden brown hair and icy blue eyes. She will be mentioned and will show up throughout the story, but she's not going to be a major character.
Also, Al is a State Alchemist. Ed is still a State Alchemist. Al's rank is Major while Ed's rank is now Lieutenant Colonel.
Ok so, italicized is Amestrian and regular is English.
This chapter is more of a 'this is what has happened since the time skip' and 'here is where are the Elrics are in life' kinda thing.
Anyways, I hope you enjoy it!/
Edward's POV
It's been 2 years since we defeated Father and his homunculus. We have been working tirelessly in rebuild Amestris. Ling have been helping us from all the way in Xing.
"Brother! General Mustang needs to see us," Al tells me as he enter my room.
"Alright! I'll be ready in 10 minutes," I tell him.
"Ok!"
Al and I are sharing an apartment in Central while we are helping Mustang and the others.
"Brother! Did you hear? Führer Grumman got rid of the fraternization law," Al says.
"That's great. Now Mustang and Hawkeye can actually got somewhere in their relationship."
"Yeah. A lot of good things are happening under the new Führer, right brother?"
"Yeah. We have a treaty with Xing and others that are in the making."
"Plus using humans to make chimeras is banned now. Though he's still working on banning people from making chimeras."
"It's a good thing he first made it alright to be a chimera. Now we don't have to worry about being experimented on," I comment as I enter the living room.
"That was probably my favorite law that they past. Now then, we should head on out," Al states.
"Yup."
We leave our apartment and I make sure to lock the door. We head down the stairs as we start our way to Central Command.
"Do you know that Mustang found another Chimera Lab?"
"No. Where?"
"Right here in Central. You remember the chimeras the kidnapped me, right?"
"Of course I do. Why wouldn't I?"
"Apparently that's where they became chimeras. Their files are there, along with dozen of others."
"When did they find the lab? We should have gotten word about it!"
"Last night. You were already asleep when Mustang called to let us know."
"Looks like we got some more paperwork to do."
"That's what happens when you're the head of the Chimera Division."
We soon reach Central Command. The guard salute us as we walk towards the gate. We smile as we stop to chat with them. After a couple of minutes, we continue on our way.
Alphonse's POV
We soon reach the door to the Chimera Division. I open the door for Ed and myself
"Hopefully Mustang is telling us that our division is being moved to Eastern Command. That's closer to home that Central is," Ed say as we enter our office.
"Yeah. Also, Mei is hoping to visit us soon. She's still trying to iron out the details with Ling and Lan Fan," I tell him as we place our bags down at our desk.
"Edward, Alphonse, I didn't think you would be in today," Ana says as she looks over at us.
"Mustang wants to see us for some reason. We also heard about the Chimera Lab that was found. Might as well get the paperwork done after the meeting with Mustang," Brother say as he shrugs his shoulder.
"Oh ok. I can give you the details about the Chimera Lab once you get back," Ana tells us.
"Thanks Ana. I don't know what we would do without you," I tells her.
"You would be up to your neck in paperwork. Anyways, you shouldn't be late for your meeting."
"He never did give us a time. Only to come in when we could. Anyways, we'll see you in a bit," Ed say as he wave at Ana.
"Ok. Be respectful to Mustang," Ana shouts out as the door close behind us.
Brother and I walk next to each other as we head towards where Mustang and his team work. We soon reach the entrance to their office area. Ed barges in and I close the door behind us.
"Hey Chief! Mini Chief," Havoc says as a cigarette hangs out of his mouth.
"Sup. Is the Bastard free," Ed ask as Hawkeye walks towards us.
"Edward, Alphonse. It's good to see you. How's everything over in your Division," Hawkeye ask us.
"It's going as smoothly as it can with only three people running it this second," I answer.
"Good. If you need any help, we will be gladly to lend a hand."
"Thank you Lieutenant," I say as Brother mumbles something next to me.
"Anyways, you two have perfect timing. Mustang is in his office. I think you know the way," Hawkeye says as Ed heads straight for it.
I shout a "Thank you" over my shoulder as I follow Brother. Ed proceeds to kick Mustang's door open with his left foot.
"Ah Fullmetal, you never change," Roy states as he looks up from his paperwork.
"What you need? We have more paperwork to do thank to your little discovery last night," Brother says as he flops down on one of Mustang's couches.
"Nice to see you too. And last night wasn't so big. It will probably take you guys three hours to complete," Mustang says as he rest his chin on his hands.
"We still need to see the labs and the Chimeras that were kept there. Let me guess, at least 10 are magical creatures from Britain," Ed huffs out. "How incompetent can those fools be?"
"25," Roy says as Brother and I look at him in shock.
"25?! Hold on, how many were part-kneazle?"
"17. Though we only found 6 that were alive. 10 were already turned into Chimeras. The last one seemed to have died a natural cause," Roy states as Ed sighs.
"Are the remaining magical creatures with Rolf?"
"He was with us when we raided the facility."
"Alright. And how many Chimeras are we dealing with?"
"54."
"That's not the most we've had to deal with Brother. Calm down," I tell Ed.
"We found at least 25 people who were fortunate enough to have not been experimented on. They are all in the hospital getting the care they need."
"How many didn't survive," Brother says as he clench his hands. "How many families to we have to tell that they aren't seeing their loved one again?"
Silence follows Ed's question as Roy physically deflates.
"96."
"The scientist?"
"We got every one of them. They won't be seeing the light of day. Most of them will be seeing the firing squad."
"Good," Brother mutters.
"So General," I say as I get us back on track. "Why did you call us here?"
The tension in the air disappears as we change the subject.
"Ah that. You see, the British Ministry of Magic is sending a representative to improve, as they say, relationships with Amestris," Roy states matter-of-factly. "Plus the Headmaster of Hogwarts will be joining the representative."
"The fuck," Ed says as he looks at the General like he grew a second head.
"I agree. Though I don't mind the Headmaster. I don't really want to talk to anyone from the Ministry right now, but we must."
"But why the hell are we here?!"
"Brother."
"You are the only two known people in the military that has some sort of connection to the magical world. Führer Grumman thought it would be a good idea if you two are present."
Ed opens his mouth to protest, when someone knocks on the door.
"Enter," Roy says as Hawkeye opens the door.
"Sir, you're visitors are here," she tells Mustang with a blank expression.
"Let them in."
Hawkeye nods her head and she moves to let them in.
